Antique Brass Valet Bell hall a metal ball

a metal ball

with only a small blurb in the December 1911 Talking Machine World and Novelty News providing evidence of their existence

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prized for their durability

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Antique Brass Valet Bell hall a metal ballc. 1900s 1920s; Castbrass counter service bell with domed cap and finial, resting on three scrolled, stylized swanneck arms over a foliateembossed base with beaded rim. Made for hotel desks and shop counters, this presstoring bell blends lateVictorian ornament with compact utility. The bell retains a warm handpolished patina with small rubs and use marks; the relief on the base is crisp and lively. Functional and decorative, it's right at home on a